POSITION: Subject Matter Expert
LOCATION: Norfolk, VA
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret / NATO (Secret)
Position Description and Responsibilities:
Strategic Foresight Branch operates under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) SPP. The Strategic Foresight (SF) Branch conducts strategic foresight and operational framing to identify trends and associated defense, security and military implications that support the Allies gaining shared understanding of the future security environment. The Branch provides analysis of trends, including corresponding interactions/convergence that may cause instability situations, as well as resulting challenges and opportunities. A specific capacity has been created to develop those trends further in regard of a China perspective.
The Contractor shall contribute to building/maintaining the situational awareness and the understanding of China and the Asia-Pacific region, supported by the development of new deliverables and emerging work stands. The Contractor will perform the following requirements:
Research prevailing national, international and NATO-relevant political, social, scientific and technological, economic, environmental, and military issues to identify strategic trends and implications related to China and Asia-Pacific
Develop and maintain a China and Asia-Pacific community of interest for ACT within NATO and with broader relevant parties, including IOs, NGOs, think tanks, academia and industry regarding existing and emerging strategic issues
Collaborate as approved in the program of work with HQ SACT teams to provide regional expertise on China and Asia-Pacific
Support the implementation of findings and in ACT programs of work and, where appropriate, liaise with other NATO bodies. Deliver as required written material and briefings related to his/her competences to internal and external audiences
Be available to ACT leadership for China related requirements
Provide support to Strategic Foresight team for ACT conferences and workshops that address issues related to China and the Asia-Pacific
Assist in the hand-over of work and contacts to the enduring manning within SF when reassigned.
Develop and make available within ACT and for wider distribution as appropriate reports, briefings, papers, or other deliverables that contribute to a better understanding of China
Participate as required to populate SF portal
Fulfill other specific China related tasks directed
Desired Education:
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
Individual should hold at least a HSK4 level certification (Hanyu Shuipoing Kaoshi) in Mandarin
Desired Relevant Skill Areas:
Demonstrated experience in corporate, government, or academic environment in analysis in the area of cultural Chinese awareness studies
Demonstrated expertise on China and the Asia-Pacific (some combination of a tertiary education level degree in Chinese studies and experience in living/working in China)
Knowledge of Chinese political / geopolitical, human, economical, technological and environmental issues
Ability to build cooperative relationships with academia and governmental partners
Possess a high level of organizational and coordination skills:
o Capacity to work under general direction within a clear framework of accountability with substantial personal responsibility. Plan, schedule and monitor work activities in order to meet time and quality targets and in accordance with established procedures
o Ability to effectively multi-task and propose prioritization in a fast-paced environment
o Ability to effectively work in a cross-group collaborative environment, quickly understand the needs of HQ SACT and support the collective effort to reach the fixed objectives.
o Work effectively as a member of a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team
o Execute a broad range of complex professional or technical work activities in a variety of contexts
Have a proven expertise in research studies:
o Knowledgeable of research activities conducted in relevant accredited academic institutions and organizations related to China and/or the Asia-Pacific region
o Ability to quickly and efficiently sort through data to identify key issues or variables to consider in making important strategic decisions and to transform into staff products, reports, and analysis that can be consumed by a wide range of audiences
o Maintain awareness of developing trends and understand the implications of new concepts and technologies, in order to assess or evaluate risks
o Absorb new information rapidly and apply it effectively in relevant internal business areas or external agencies
o Select appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications
o Apply analytical and systematic approach to problem solving
o Summarize large amounts of written material
o Use contemporary office tools, including MS Office and communication systems.
Possess strong communication skills:
o Communicate and present complex information in English, both orally and in writing, effectively to specialist and non-specialist audience
o Ability to influence team and specialist peers
o Ability to prepare and develop for ACT leadership briefings, background papers, reports, and speeches
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Last updated on Sep 24, 2023